Do you all replace head bolts when rebuilding a magnum engine? I'm gathering parts to rebuild a 5.9 for my 97 Ram, and all the gasket sets say to replace the bolts. It it necessary on a magnum?
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Magnum head bolts
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I understand everyone has budget constraints and saving here and there may be a reality but they’re around $25 for one head, there are other less costly, surely of fine quality. That’s pretty cheap for doing things right. I used these ones for some Magnum style EQ’s I had previously. Quality pieces and pocket change (all things considered)
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Plymouth 65
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I will reuse head bolts but typically just once. If I'm building a performance motor, high compression, aluminum heads, etc. then I use new. Same goes for main cap bolts. 65'
No. They are not TTY bolts. As long as a gorilla didn't over torque them a bunch, they will be good.
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Ok, thanks. It is a stock rebuild and the first time it has been apart. I didn't think they were TTY bolts. Just wanted to be sure.
Tsully
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Also don’t forget to oil them before torquing!
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